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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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